What medical condition is the patient taking prescribed medication for?

A 55-year-old female presents with a positive medical history. She indicates that she is taking prescribed medication for hypertension. After reviewing the medical history, the dental auxiliary obtains the patient’s vital signs. The vital signs are: BP ? 120/70 l arm, Pulse ? 60 BPM, Resp. ? 18 rpm and Temp. ? 98.6°F.

What will be an ideal response?

high blood pressure

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